As the New Year approaches I’ve been reflecting on the fun I’ve had working on children’s books and thinking small. In my opinion, great things do indeed come in small packages.<\/p>\n
The Queen of Tejano<\/i> I wanted to showcase her vibrant beauty. As an artist I was challenged by her love of fashion and style as Selena frequently changed hairstyles and clothing. After exploring many directions I became convinced that a photo provided by her family most closely communicated her essence. I worked to create a relationship between her hair and the background swirls to pay tribute to her sensual costumes and dance moves. I sincerely appreciated hearing from Suzette Quintanilla who saw the stamp portrait before release and felt I had captured her sister’s charismatic spirit. <\/p>\n